A look at states pursuing alternative licensing pathways for lawyers

April 1, 2024

CATO INSTITUTE — Jokes about the abundance of “ambulance chasers” aside, the fact is that some parts of America face a shortage of lawyers rather than the surplus that those critical of the profession might expect. 

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Podcast: A look at the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession

March 25, 2024

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with Gabe Teninbaum — law professor and creator of spacedrepetition.com — about how the rapidly developing AI technology may impact the legal profession.

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Podcast: How to balance studying for the bar exam while working

March 25, 2024

BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about best habits for studying for the bar exam while working full-time or part-time. 

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Podcast: How diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts can improve the legal profession

March 25, 2024

LIGHTHOUSE — In our series, In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal, leading women in the legal industry discuss how diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts can help improve work and the world.

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ABA Sends Out For Notice And Comment Proposed Law School Accreditation Standards On Learning Outcomes, Processing Complaints Against Law Schools

March 25, 2024

TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares a call for comments on the ABA’s proposed standards on learning outcomes and processing complaints against law schools.  

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How artificial intelligence will affect the legal profession in 2024

March 18, 2024

JD SUPRA — 2024 is slated to be the Year of Artificial Intelligence, and the legal industry won’t be left behind.

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A look at the different aspects of sports law

March 18, 2024

SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL — When applying to law school, I sought schools with “sports law” programs. I had been an athlete my entire life, through college, and wanted to combine my love of sports with a legal career.

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Arizona launches training program for legal advocates to increase access to justice

March 18, 2024

LAWSITES — Training kicked off last month in Arizona for a new class of legal advocates who will work at community-based organizations throughout the state to provide free limited-scope legal help to clients in domestic violence and housing matters.

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Podcast: Lack of Black representation hurts the legal profession

March 11, 2024

LEGAL SPEAK — In this week’s Legal Speak episode, Marlon Hill, of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, shares why he thinks Black History Month can be an opportunity to learn about how we can do better and make better policy.

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California Bar Exam test takers report cold temperatures in testing venue

March 11, 2024

REUTERS — Some bar examinees in California said that they took the first day of the attorney licensing exam on Tuesday in cold temperatures, and they fear they won’t pass the two-day test as a result of the chilly conditions.

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